Services
Tailored services to you and your dogs specific needs. This can include in person or virtual 1:1 sessions. ​​
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In person sessions in Darlington and Gateshead. Please get in touch for more information or to book a service.
Pre-paws prep (virtual)
Getting ready to welcome a new 4 legged member of the family ?
Preparation and planning is key to a happy transition to life with a new dog!
It’s so exciting bringing a dog into your home, but it can also feel overwhelming. Need a little help, support and guidance to prepare to welcome your new dog home ?
Whether you are adopting an adult or bringing a puppy into your life, we can help ! ​​​​​
The session + cost: 45-minute virtual session £30
What we can cover:
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How to prepare your home
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Planning travelling home, the first day and night
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The first weeks
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What you need to buy
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​What to expect
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Setting you all up for success​
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Choosing a vets and groomers
If you haven’t yet chosen your dog:
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Choosing a dog - age, breed, personality
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Timing - choosing the right time to bring a dog into you home is super important
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Cost considerations
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Where to get a dog
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Insurance
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Planning
4-week 1:1Puppy course
What we cover:
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Toilet training
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Chewing and mouthing
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Confidence and socialisation
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Puppy manners - including jumping up and door manners
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loose lead walking
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Recall
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Settle
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Play
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Handling and grooming prep
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And so much more !!
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The session + Cost: 4 x 45-minute sessions £130
Do you want to set off on the best foot with your puppy?
Tailored support from a qualified trainer, behaviour technician and veterinary nurse can help set you and your puppy up for a happy and healthy life together !
Our 1:1 puppy course could be just what you are looking for!
Developed to support you and your puppy from the very start -suitable for puppies before they are fully vaccinated.
Perfect for those families who want a boosted start and a 1:1 tailored approach.
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Veterinaury Co-operative care
Does your dog struggle at the vets or with grooming? Is your dog booked in for a procedure that you want to prepare for? Would you like your dog to be happier being handled at home ?
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Who better to help that Ruth - Dog Firsts qualified trainer and Registered veterinary nurse ! Ruth's insight into the veterinary examination and procedures, health concerns, medication administration and training means that she is perfectly placed to help your dog become more comfortable with handling and examinations.
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​What we can cover:
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Confidence in being examined
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Control and mangement
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Training for home co-operative care including eye drops, ear cleans, dental care
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Comfort with grooming and body handling
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Muzzle training
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Preparing for post operative crate rest
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Comfort with injection administration
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And much more !
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50-minute session: £35
1:1 consultation and training
Example training goals:
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Loose lead walking
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Recall
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Settle
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Jumping up
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Trick training
And so much more !
​50-minute session: £35​
Fully tailored to you and your dogs needs!
Looking for support with life skills for you and your dog? ​
Need support through some problem behaviors?​
Getting your dog ready to be an office or a van dog?
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During our consultations and follow on sessions I create an individual training plan empowering you to train with confidence and consistency, progressing towards your long-term goals and implementing control and management plans where needed.
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The initial consultation allows us to assess your dog and have an in-depth discussion about any issues or concerns on what you would like to work on before creating a tailored training plan to suit your family and lifestyle.
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Wedding Chaperone service
​Example wedding day services:
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Transport to/from wedding
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Dog sitting morning / afternoon whilst you get ready
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Support throughout the wedding service
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Pre-wedding walk
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Collection from groomers
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Transport and support for photo session
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We can offer many tailored services for your wedding day
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Fully customisable service, depending on the needs of you and your dog on your wedding day.
Please contact us to discuss how we can support you and your dog on your happy day !
Drop in service
Drop in care at your home whilst you're working.
Drop in 'puppy-sitting' whilst you run errands, go for a meal or coffee etc.
Also available for dogs who struggle to be left alone, to allow you to have a break away from home whilst your dog is happy at home with come company.
30 minute or 1 hour drop in service for your dog.
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​Example service options:
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Toilet break
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Enrichment
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Freework
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Medication administration
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Company
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Get in touch to discuss your dogs specific needs
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Dog-First code of conduct
Everyone signing up to any sessions agrees to follow our code:
No Judgement: We are all here to learn, no one should be made to feel like they don't belong at Dog First
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No guilt: Everyone makes mistakes, we are always evolving, as long as once you know better, you do better this is all we ask
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We accept: All dogs and people, with kindness and respect. We do not tolerate any verbal or physical abuse.
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Awareness: We are working to be as inclusive as possible. We will always aim to make our sessions safe and accessible to all, and we expect the same of our clients.
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Dog-First: This means, if your dog needs something, a drink, food, a break, they are your priority, no permission is needed. We always want your dog to be happy, confident and comfortable.